Transport & traffic roundup

Published: 30 April 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M25 Eastbound - M25 J24 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Broken down vehicle Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J24 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 30 April 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 30 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.27 miles of Potters Bar.

A40 Westbound - A40 westbound between the junction with the B4164 and the A466 (north) | Westbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The A40 westbound between the junctions with the A4137 and the A466 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:45 and 08:00 on 30 April 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 30 April 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.05 miles of Whitchurch.

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